
For Parents
Expert guides for parents navigating myopia, ortho-k, and vision health for children. Evidence-based, written at an 8th-grade reading level.


How to Talk to Your Child's Pediatrician About Myopia Control

What Age Should My Child Start Ortho-K?

The Complete Guide to Myopia Control Options — Compared
Explore and compare the top myopia control options for children in 2026, including Ortho-K, atropine, and multifocal lenses, to make an informed choice.

Your First 30 Days with sleepSEE: What to Expect, Night by Night
A comprehensive guide for parents on what to expect during the first month of their child's sleepSEE Ortho-K treatment, covering adaptation, vision improvement, and essential tips.

How Overnight Contact Lenses Control Myopia in Children
Myopia is not just a glasses problem — it's a growth problem. Learn how sleepSEE orthokeratology lenses worn overnight can slow myopia progression by up to 50% in children ages 6 and up, with no daytime glasses required.

Is My Child a Candidate for Orthokeratology? A Complete Parent's Guide
Discover if Ortho-K is right for your child with this comprehensive guide for parents. Learn about age, prescription, corneal health, and what to ask your eye doctor.

Ortho-K vs. Atropine Drops: Which Myopia Control Method Is Right for Your Child?
Two proven myopia control treatments, two very different approaches. Here's how to decide.

5 Warning Signs Your Child Needs Myopia Control
Is your child squinting at the TV? Sitting too close to screens? These could be early signs of progressing myopia.

The Childhood Myopia Epidemic: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Myopia rates in U.S. children have nearly doubled in 30 years — and standard glasses do nothing to stop it. A Fayetteville optometrist explains the science, the risks, and the proven myopia control treatments that can protect your child's vision for life.